The J. R. Oppenheimer Committee awarded its first scholarship in 1984 for $1000 to a Los Alamos High School student. Since that time, the Committee has been able to increase the number and value of scholarship awards due to generous donations from individuals, families, and local businesses. Endowments made in the name of a cherished friend or family member have become a cornerstone of the scholarship program. Our program has grown over the last 35 years to up to 13 scholarships to students from Los Alamos and Pojoaque Valley, Santa Fe, and Capital High Schools. To date, over $668,000 in scholarships have been awarded.
Scholarships are granted to graduating high school seniors; they are merit-based and recognize a variety of achievements.
Los Alamos High School
Aaron Philip: The J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Scholarship, funded by the J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Committee, is awarded to a student for outstanding promise in science and mathematics.
Phillip Ionkov: The J. Robert Oppenheimer Scholarship in Memory of Nancy Laubach Freed, funded privately, is awarded to a student for outstanding academic achievements.
Cinyoung Huang: The J. Robert Oppenheimer Scholarship in Memory of Nicholas C. Metropolis, funded privately, is awarded to a student who demonstrates outstanding promise in the mathematical sciences.
Olivia Koo: The J. Robert Oppenheimer Scholarship in Memory of Rosalie Heller, funded privately, is awarded to a student with an excellent academic record who has demonstrated a significant interest in classical music.
Christina Nisoli: The J. Robert Oppenheimer Scholarship, funded by the New Mexico Consortium, is awarded to a student who shows exceptional promise of future contributions to society and plans to attend a New Mexico school of higher education.
Jennie Gao: Is awarded the J. Robert Oppenheimer Scholarship for academic promise.
Pojoaque Valley High School
Mathias Mares: The J. Robert Oppenheimer Scholarship in Memory of Nicholas C. Metropolis, funded privately, is awarded to a student for outstanding promise in the mathematical sciences.
Cristian Holguin: The J. Robert Oppenheimer Scholarship in Memory of Terry Hawkins, funded privately, is awarded to a student for outstanding academic achievements.
Rayannon Velarde: The J. Robert Oppenheimer Scholarship in Memory of Michael Williams, funded privately, is awarded to a student who shows exceptional promise of future contributions to society.
Capital High School
Isabella Garcia: The J. Robert Oppenheimer Scholarship in Memory of Satch Cowan, funded by the Delle Foundation, is awarded to a student who shows exceptional promise in science or medicine.
Deshawn Sanchez: The J. Robert Oppenheimer Scholarship, funded by the New Mexico Consortium, is awarded to a student who shows exceptional promise of future contributions to society and plans to attend a New Mexico school of higher education.
Amy Segura: Is awarded the J. Robert Oppenheimer Scholarship for academic promise.